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is this the right one?
Yep...it is!
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 02:49 AM
gonna have to learn my way through this thing!! So what about those playbooks? Do you know?
gonna have to learn my way through this thing!! So what about those playbooks? Do you know?
This site is a little more complicated than most and that's because of the software. It looks good though. :)
Playbooks?
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 02:52 AM
Yeah, just curious when Spurrier is allowed to give the offensive players his playbook to study and learn. Does he have to wait till spring, or is he allowed to do that now?
Yeah, just curious when Spurrier is allowed to give the offensive players his playbook to study and learn. Does he have to wait till spring, or is he allowed to do that now?
I don't know about that. I would imagine he could if he wanted to.
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 02:53 AM
It does look good by the way!!
It does look good by the way!!
Boy...this recruiting and Fulmer stuff has me all anxious. LOL! :)
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 02:53 AM
How do you get the smileys and stuff on this one? Im just using the quick reply.
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 02:54 AM
Oh, I am dying to know if we got anymore wrapped up this weekend. I am anxious to see if Spurrier goes after any of those Tenn. kids, too!
How do you get the smileys and stuff on this one? Im just using the quick reply.
If you hit reply directly under the post you are replying to, it will give you the options to use emotions.
Oh, I am dying to know if we got anymore wrapped up this weekend. I am anxious to see if Spurrier goes after any of those Tenn. kids, too!
He will.....I would bet my life on it. He would be stupid not too.
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 02:55 AM
If you hit reply directly under the post you are replying to, it will give you the options to use emotions.
Oh, ok :D
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 02:56 AM
He will.....I would bet my life on it. He would be stupid not too.
I agree. They have some good talent they have verbals from.
I agree. They have some good talent they have verbals from.
The bad thing is that this just makes the conference look bad. Auburn's getting checked out too!
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 02:58 AM
It will be interesting to see if Fulmer resigns if this is all true, or if he is terminated in the next week or two.
It will be interesting to see if Fulmer resigns if this is all true, or if he is terminated in the next week or two.
It all depends on how fast the NCAA reacts.
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 03:00 AM
The bad thing is that this just makes the conference look bad. Auburn's getting checked out too!
I agree. It does make the conference look bad, but I wonder really how surprised everyone will be? I have heard his name mentioned with cheating in the past. Many Carolina fans are very concerned about us playing Auburn in game 5 next season. I am not saying they won't be good, but they are losing a lot this season. I am of the opinion we have to start looking forward to those games, and not be wary of them.
http://rivals100.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2005&School=69
There's our current recruiting list.
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 03:01 AM
It all depends on how fast the NCAA reacts.
I will also be anxious to see how Tenn. administrators react. It would be nice to see them do the right thing, and not have to be pushed into it from the NCAA.
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 03:02 AM
http://rivals100.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2005&School=69
There's our current recruiting list.
With my limited knowledge on this recruiting thing, that looks pretty impressive so far. I would love to see a couple of 5 stars thrown in the mix.
With my limited knowledge on this recruiting thing, that looks pretty impressive so far. I would love to see a couple of 5 stars thrown in the mix.
Me too! That's not a bad class though considering he didn't start until late November early December.
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 03:08 AM
Me too! That's not a bad class though considering he didn't start until late November early December.
Oh no, I agree totally. I think it is nothing short of incredible actually. A couple of those five star sure would go down smooth, though, if he can get them. If not this year, I'm sure they will come eventually.
Oh no, I agree totally. I think it is nothing short of incredible actually. A couple of those five star sure would go down smooth, though, if he can get them. If not this year, I'm sure they will come eventually.
Absolutely. Only time will dictate our future though. It's like that igmo at the state. Soccerdude was his name. He was just utterly negative.
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 03:14 AM
Absolutely. Only time will dictate our future though. It's like that igmo at the state. Soccerdude was his name. He was just utterly negative.
Yeah, I know who you are referring to. I am ecstatic about the future here. I posted on there a while back about the negative attitude here. I am changing mine. I try to educate myself on what I am talking about. If I don't know, I ask or try to find out. Just like asking you about recruiting. I have studied Steve Spurrier and his past however, and he did not have near the talent at Duke or Florida his first year as he has here. He went 9-2 at Florida first year, and almost that good at Duke I think. He knows the SEC, and after his ridicule at Washington, he is going to come back into football with a vengeance. He wants to win. It's in his blood. He knows nothing else. I am sure he will have that football team feeling the same way this fall. He won't tolerate anything else.
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 03:18 AM
One other thing I am really excited about is it's looking like we should have some depth this season, so when someone screws up he can yank them out, and never miss a beat. That would be nice to not see an OL go down, replaced by a DL like we have had to do at times in the past.
Yeah, I know who you are referring to. I am ecstatic about the future here. I posted on there a while back about the negative attitude here. I am changing mine. I try to educate myself on what I am talking about. If I don't know, I ask or try to find out. Just like asking you about recruiting. I have studied Steve Spurrier and his past however, and he did not have near the talent at Duke or Florida his first year as he has here. He went 9-2 at Florida first year, and almost that good at Duke I think. He knows the SEC, and after his ridicule at Washington, he is going to come back into football with a vengeance. He wants to win. It's in his blood. He knows nothing else. I am sure he will have that football team feeling the same way this fall. He won't tolerate anything else.
You are correct. Spurrier disdains losing and will not stand for it. When he took over at Florida, they were hit hard with scolly reductions and the whole ball of wax. He still won the SEC that year, but it doesn't count because Florida was under probation.
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 03:22 AM
You are correct. Spurrier disdains losing and will not stand for it. When he took over at Florida, they were hit hard with scolly reductions and the whole ball of wax. He still won the SEC that year, but it doesn't count because Florida was under probation.
You are correct. They would have been SEC Champs his first season. I know a lot of things have changed since then, but his desire to win and beat teams like UGA and Tenn. have not. They never really did figure out his offense, either. I think the players will be excited because they know he is going to let them play, and play to their full potential. I have also read interviews with a couple of his previous QB's. They both said he is terribly hard on his quarterbacks, but it made them great. They said to play quarterback for him, you can't make mistakes, and you HAVE to be able to read defenses. I don't see how we can go wrong. I'm tired of hearing about this Chicken Curse!! LOL
You are correct. They would have been SEC Champs his first season. I know a lot of things have changed since then, but his desire to win and beat teams like UGA and Tenn. have not. They never really did figure out his offense, either. I think the players will be excited because they know he is going to let them play, and play to their full potential. I have also read interviews with a couple of his previous QB's. They both said he is terribly hard on his quarterbacks, but it made them great. They said to play quarterback for him, you can't make mistakes, and you HAVE to be able to read defenses. I don't see how we can go wrong. I'm tired of hearing about this Chicken Curse!! LOL
Preach it brother!!! LOL! :D
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 03:25 AM
Another thing I am excited about is that in the past, when Carolina fell behind, they were in trouble because of their conservative approach on offense. I remember a Carolina Florida game a few years back when Carolina was up like 24 or 21 to 3 in the first quarter. Florida came back and won 48-24 if I remember correctly. Point I am making is with his offense we should never be out of a game, because when his offenses start rolling, they can put up points at will it seems.
Another thing I am excited about is that in the past, when Carolina fell behind, they were in trouble because of their conservative approach on offense. I remember a Carolina Florida game a few years back when Carolina was up like 24 or 21 to 3 in the first quarter. Florida came back and won 48-24 if I remember correctly. Point I am making is with his offense we should never be out of a game, because when his offenses start rolling, they can put up points at will it seems.
Well that's why he recruits specific players. His system requires speed and when it's clicking, it is really demoralizing to an opponent.
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 03:27 AM
By the way, if I haven't told you before, I am originally from Atlanta. That is why my hated team is UGA. And I hate them with everything in me!! LOL
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 03:28 AM
Well that's why he recruits specific players. His system requires speed and when it's clicking, it is really demoralizing to an opponent.
You know, that is the first thing I noticed. With the skilled position players he is recruiting, they are all fast.
By the way, if I haven't told you before, I am originally from Atlanta. That is why my hated team is UGA. And I hate them with everything in me!! LOL
LOL! I can imagine. Now do you see what I mean? This site is 10X better and superior than thestate.com.
Now do you understand also how hard it is for me to update thestate along with this one too. Being an admin here, I have to be ready for anything.
This is the slow time for this website. During the day, this one is rocking!
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 03:31 AM
LOL! I can imagine. Now do you see what I mean? This site is 10X better and superior than thestate.com.
Now do you understand also how hard it is for me to update thestate along with this one too. Being an admin here, I have to be ready for anything.
This is the slow time for this website. During the day, this one is rocking!
Oh, I can understand fully. I work nights, so that is why I am here this late. I work 7-7. I love this site. It's almost instant messaging, too. I much prefer that.
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 03:32 AM
That is why I use GTmorris1970. I am a Georgia Tech fan, too. Give UGA fans two reasons to hate me!! LOL
Oh, I can understand fully. I work nights, so that is why I am here this late. I work 7-7. I love this site. It's almost instant messaging, too. I much prefer that.
Well...the Admins are discussing and considering the idea of putting a chat room on the site.
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 03:38 AM
Well...the Admins are discussing and considering the idea of putting a chat room on the site.
That would be cool. Sometimes those things can get out of hand, though.
That would be cool. Sometimes those things can get out of hand, though.
The Admins. (myself included) have the ability to ban people if it gets out of hand. We ban people by banning their IP addresses.
We let smack talk go on as long as it doesn't get "sailor" filthy and no one engages in personal attacks.
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 03:43 AM
The Admins. (myself included) have the ability to ban people if it gets out of hand. We ban people by banning their IP addresses.
We let smack talk go on as long as it doesn't get "sailor" filthy and no one engages in personal attacks.
Yeah, that is what I am referring too. Has Phil been canned yet?! :p
Yeah, that is what I am referring too. Has Phil been canned yet?! :p
LOL! Still waiting.
There's an interesting article on recruiting at the State:
http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/sports/colleges/university_of_south_carolina/10601579.htm
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 03:47 AM
LOL! Still waiting.
There's an interesting article on recruiting at the State:
http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/sports/colleges/university_of_south_carolina/10601579.htm
How about that!! I have been looking for something new on the football front on there, and cannot wait for Stevie to start speaking out more. He is funny as crap sometimes. Guess he has been too busy as of late.
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 03:52 AM
Well, that article doesn't sound overly good, but not overly bad, either.
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Well, that article doesn't sound overly good, but not overly bad, either.
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Has the state ever said anything positive about USC during recruiting?
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 03:54 AM
Has the state ever said anything positive about USC during recruiting?
Good point. I did like the comments that one guy from FoxSports had to say, though. Stockstill painted a brighter picture as well.
Good point. I did like the comments that one guy from FoxSports had to say, though. Stockstill painted a brighter picture as well.
Well..just look at our list of recruits. 8 out of 12 are nationally ranked. Anyone that says that's not good is crazy. Yes it may not be Top-10 material, but it's not a bad class at all.
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 03:57 AM
There was a guy, I can't remember if it was a former assistant coach or a player of his, that said "I wouldn't count Spurrier out if he were handcuffed at his execution." That is what I want to hear!!
There was a guy, I can't remember if it was a former assistant coach or a player of his, that said "I wouldn't count Spurrier out if he were handcuffed at his execution." That is what I want to hear!!
I heard that too. I wanna say it was Bobby Bowden.
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 03:58 AM
Well..just look at our list of recruits. 8 out of 12 are nationally ranked. Anyone that says that's not good is crazy. Yes it may not be Top-10 material, but it's not a bad class at all.
Very true. Do we not still have a couple of weekends set up for recruits to come in?
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 03:58 AM
This Tennessee thing could shake things up, too.
Very true. Do we not still have a couple of weekends set up for recruits to come in?
Yeah...we have another 20+ recruits scheduled for next weekend. :)
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 04:00 AM
Yeah...we have another 20+ recruits scheduled for next weekend. :)
I wonder if Spurrier gives an athlete he offers a scholarship to a certain amount of time to respond?
I wonder if Spurrier gives an athlete he offers a scholarship to a certain amount of time to respond?
I know I would. I can't wait all year for you to make up your mind. LOL
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 04:04 AM
:D I know I would. I can't wait all year for you to make up your mind. LOL
:D IF you wanna play for me boy, speak now or forever go away.
:D
:D IF you wanna play for me boy, speak now or forever go away.
Well...he needs to have that attitude. Too many of these "kids" act like they're primadonna's and we should kiss their butt. I don't think so.
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 04:07 AM
Well...he needs to have that attitude. Too many of these "kids" act like they're primadonna's and we should kiss their butt. I don't think so.
You are right. I have noticed that. Especially the ranked ones. You would think they are 10 year NFL veterans the way they act.
You are right. I have noticed that. Especially the ranked ones. You would think they are 10 year NFL veterans the way they act.
Bingo! Like that dude Derrick Williams. I'm still wondering why he chose Penn State?
I forgot to tell you that we have an NFL Pick-em competition that you can enter too. The season is almost over, but that doesn't mean you can't play.
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 04:12 AM
Bingo! Like that dude Derrick Williams. I'm still wondering why he chose Penn State?
I forgot to tell you that we have an NFL Pick-em competition that you can enter too. The season is almost over, but that doesn't mean you can't play.
Cool. My brother has a fantasy football league in Atlanta that I joined this year. Boy that is addictive!!
Cool. My brother has a fantasy football league in Atlanta that I joined this year. Boy that is addictive!!
You can probably see the "Pick-em" tab at the top of the site.
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 04:17 AM
You can probably see the "Pick-em" tab at the top of the site.
Yep. I see it. I will have to do that next week.
cocky4ever
01-09-2005, 07:50 AM
Bingo! Like that dude Derrick Williams. I'm still wondering why he chose Penn State?
I forgot to tell you that we have an NFL Pick-em competition that you can enter too. The season is almost over, but that doesn't mean you can't play.
Yeah, why would the best player in the nation go to the one school that has a coach who basically ALWAYS redshirts freshmen. Maybe he knows something we dont.
JBryant12
01-09-2005, 09:10 AM
Spurrier’s first USC recruiting class not likely to match those of recent years
By JOSEPH PERSON
Staff Writer
Steve Spurrier needed only a month to fill out his first coaching staff at South Carolina.
Now comes the hard part: filling out the roster.
The Gamecocks’ recruiting efforts kicked into high gear this weekend with the first of four official-visit weekends leading to National Signing Day on Feb. 2. USC has received 12 verbal commitments for a class that Spurrier expects to comprise 22-23 players.
Recruiting experts say USC’s recent coaching transition will make it impossible for the Gamecocks to match the top-10 classes Lou Holtz landed in 2002 and 2003. While Spurrier all but conceded most of the top in-state recruits to Clemson during a December media briefing, the USC staff hopes to find several high-profile, skill-position players for Spurrier’s acclaimed Fun ’n’ Gun offense.
“I think we’re getting a great reception from all the skill kids,” said USC recruiting coordinator Rick Stockstill, one of three assistants retained by Spurrier.
“A running back knows in this offense he’s got a chance to catch 25, 30 balls a year, plus be a 1,000-yard rusher. ... Linemen want to be able to throw the ball, work on pass blocking, run blocking. They just don’t want to hammer away running the ball all the time.”
Jamie Newberg, a recruiting analyst for Fox Sports Net and Scout.com, said he thinks USC will be able to sign a couple of talented receivers, traditionally a deep position nationally. But Newberg believes overall it will be an uphill recruiting climb for Spurrier, who had 71 days after he was hired Nov. 23 to find players before Signing Day.
USC was scheduled to host about 19 recruits this weekend, the last before classes start Monday. Ideally, schools prefer to have recruits visit when more students are on campus. But Newberg said the Gamecocks could not be picky.
“They’re about halfway done, and South Carolina’s taking it on the chin a little bit. So they can’t afford to wait,” Newberg said. “They have to get the kids on campus and then try to close the deal.”
Out of the college game for three years, Spurrier has jumped headlong back into recruiting. The former Florida coach, who won six SEC titles and the 1996 national championship during 12 years in Gainesville, has gone after some of the nation’s top prospects.
He contacted Maryland athlete Derrick Williams (who later committed to Penn State) and tried to sway several highly rated quarterbacks late in the process. Though the Gamecocks’ commitment list lacks a five-star recruit, Newberg has been impressed with Spurrier’s approach.
“Everybody’s painted the picture that he hates recruiting and he can’t recruit. That’s just not the case,” said Newberg, one of the hosts of Fox Sports’ “Countdown to Signing Day.” “When he needed to recruit at Florida, he did.”
“I think we’re off to a great start,” Stockstill said. “Coach Spurrier has come in and for four weeks has been in a lot of guys’ homes (and) been on the road all four weeks.”
Spurrier, who was not available for comment, has tried selling offensive players on the opportunity to play early in a wide-open system. Lakewood athlete J.C. Neal, who was not considering USC while Holtz was the coach, visited this weekend and lists the Gamecocks as his third choice, behind N.C. State and Virginia Tech.
Neal, a high school running back expected to play receiver in college, called Holtz a “good guy,” but was not fond of his offensive philosophy.
“If they threw it, they threw it to Troy Williamson or (ran a) quarterback draw or something like that,” Neal said. “That’s why I didn’t consider them at first. It wasn’t much of an open offense. But now they’re planning on throwing it more. So I guess I’ll give them a look.”
Spurrier said last month that he hopes to sign three or four receivers and at least one quarterback. Tommy Beecher, a quarterback from Concord, N.C., committed to the Gamecocks in December, but Stockstill said the Gamecocks are not necessarily done recruiting passers.
“We’re not going to turn down a great player,” Stockstill said. “We’re looking under every rock, every stone every day to find the best players out there — whoever the best players are.”
Newberg doubts USC’s recruiting labors will yield a crop of blue-chip players this year but believes Spurrier will be in better shape a year from now after getting familiar with the state’s high school coaches.
Newberg pointed to Nebraska coach Bill Callahan, who “jumped on every big-name kid in the country” in 2004 after getting hired but signed only one, according to Newberg. This year the Cornhuskers are working on a top-10 recruiting class, Newberg said.
Newberg said Florida’s Urban Meyer, Mississippi’s Ed Orgeron and every new coach are in the same boat as Spurrier.
“I never remember a coach coming into a school with one month or two months of recruiting and killing it,” he said. “You need that year.”
Cook Commits
According to a source, WR Jared Cook (6-6 210) of Suwanee, GA committed to USC on his official visit over the weekend. Cook has not been available for comment. Cook picked USC over Ohio State and Mississippi State. This season he had 32 catches for 800 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Sinclair Commits
DB Gerrod Sinclair (6-1 195) of Jacksonville committed to USC Sunday morning following his weekend official visit. "I liked it, it was a good visit," he said. "Getting to know Coach Spurrier and knowing the facilities, it was a good place. It takes a lot of stress off you (to commit." Sinclair said he committed to Steve Spurrier during his...
(Jan. 9)
Bergen Close To Committing
TE William Bergen (6-4 250) of Tampa did not commit to USC on his official visit over the weekend "but I told Coach Spurrier it's 99%. I did not commit but I told them I was pretty sure I was coming. I want to take a few more visits. I told them I'll be back in contact in about a week. I just want one more visit under my belt and I can make a decision. The visit went great. It was a very good experience. They're going places with the new facilities. The weight room is crazy. The equipment is great. Coach Spurrier was with us throughout everything." Bergen was hosted by John Paul Gillis. He has visited Pittsburgh and will visit Iowa State on the 14th and Illinois on the 28th. He said he'd start out as a tight end at USC but depending on how much weight he adds, he could end up at center.
Tucker Still Favors Tech
LB Taalib Tucker (6-1 240) of Atlanta has been committed to Georgia Tech and while he enjoyed his official visit to USC over the weekend, he still calls Tech his favorite. "It was good," he said of his visit. "I liked the atmosphere. I liked the people. They were cool. Steve Spurrier is great. I talked to him yesterday and this morning. I didn't commit but I told them I was thinking about it." Still, Tucker maintains Georgia Tech leads USC and Ohio State right now. He is scheduled to visit Ohio State on the 28th and he might work in a visit to Oklahoma. He said Spurrier will have his in home visit on the 17th. Ko Simpson was his host.
USC On Move With Neal
USC made huge progress with WR J.C. Neal (6-1 183) of Lakewood during his official visit over the weekend. "It was fun, I liked it," Neal said. "They moved up on the charts. I didn't know I'd like it that much. I've got to take my NC State visit (January 14th) and I'll probably decide after that. They (USC) thought I wanted to play DB but I told them I wanted to play receiver and they jumped all over that." Neal was hosted by James Thompson. He said USC, NC State and Virginia Tech are his top three and it's tight between them. He has visited Virginia Tech.
McKinley Firm With USC
WR Kenny McKinley (6-1 175) of Austell, GA made his official visit to USC over the weekend and remains very firm with his commitment. "It's even stronger," McKinley said. "They have good people down there and I like the coaching staff." Sidney Rice served as McKinley's host. He has visits scheduled for North Carolina on the 21st and Wake Forest on the 28th but he's not sure he'll take them.
Visits as of 1/9/05:
#7 5-Star DB/S Avery Atkins 5-11/182/4.4 (1/7/05)
NR 2-Star LB Brent Davis 6-2/190/4.5 (1/7/05)
NR 2-Star DL Sen'Derrick Marks 265 lbs. (1/14/05)
#9 4-Star WR O.J. Murdock 4.39/40 (1/14/05)
#11 4-Star TB Mike Davis 4.48/40 (1/21/05)
#49 3-Star DB Chris Rogers 4.5/40 (1/14/05)
NR 2-star DE Antwon Murchison 4.7/40 (1/7/05)
#29 3-Star S Josh Walker 4.66/40 (1/14/05)
#9 4-Star WR Carlos Thomas 4.41/40 (1/14/05)
#35 3-Star OL Antuan Lewis 5.5/40 (1/14/05)
NR 2-Star OL/DE Justin Fulmer 4.9/40 (1/14/05)
NR WR Derek Benson 4.4/40 (1/14/05)
#41 3-Star S/LB Gary Riggs 4.64/40 (1/14/05)
NR 2-Star TB Jason Harris 4.55/40 (1/14/05)
#34 3-Star TB Travil Jamison 4.5/40 (1/21/05)
NR 2-Star OL Danny Tolley 5.5/40 (1/21/05)
#16 4-Star WR/KR/TB Lucas Taylor 4.61/40 (Ready to set a date)
NR 4-Star WR Ruben Jackson 4.36/40 (1/7/05)
NR 2-Star TB Justin Carrington 4.47/40 (1/7/05)
#8 4-Star DE Roderick Battle 4.7/40 (1/7/05)
NR 2-Star OL Jason Hill 4.7/40 (1/7/05)
NR 3-Star LB Charles Gamble 4.5/40 (1/14/05)
#57 3-Star OL Julian Williams 4.9/40 (1/14/05)
#47 3-Star TB Brandyn Young 4.50/40 (1/7/05)
NR 3-Star LB Taalib Tucker 4.60/40 (1/7/05)
#25 4-Star DE Shea McKeen 4.78/40 (1/7/05)
#37 3-Star DE Kerry Bonds 4.60/40 (1/7/04)
#34 3-Star WR Brandon Woods 4.59/40 (1/14/05)
NR 3-Star OL/TE William Bergen 4.9/40 (1/3/05) IN-HOME VISIT
#44 3-Star WR Rod Owens 4.4/40 (1/14/05)
#33 3-Star CB/WR Jamar Love 4.5/40 (1/7/05)
NR 2-Star TB Jonathan Armstrong 4.6/40 (Expecting to set-up a visit this week)
#7 5-Star S Reggie Nelson 4.42/40 (1/7/05)
#5 5-Star WR Julius McClellan 4.4/40 (1/14/05) STRONG LEAD OVER MS STATE!!
#16 4-Star WR Slick Shelley 4.4/40 (1/28/05) This kid is 6-4 can you say TW?
#35 4-Star WR Eric Sledge 4.59/40 (1/21/05)
#23 3-Star TB Mike Ford 4.4/40 (1/14/05)
NR 2-Star CB Jeremy Ware 4.42/40 (1/7/05)
NR 3-Star DE Keon Cooper 4.6/40 (1/14/05)
#66 3-Star LB Dakota Walker 4.5/40 (1/14/05)
#31 3-Star LB Marvin Sapp 4.5/40 (1/14/05)
#38 3-Star LB Tavares Kearney 4.5/40 (1/7/05)
#37 3-Star DE Kerry Bonds 4.6/40 (1/14/05)
#29 3-Star OL Dwight Alexander 4.9/40 (1/14/05)
NR 3-Star S Yvan Banag 4.4/40 (1/14/05)
NR 3-Star DT Jarriel King 4.87/40 (1/14/05)
#4 4-Star TE Jonathan Hannah 4.81/40 (1/14/05)
#41 3-Star WR T.J. Williams 4.6/40 (1/7/05)
NR 2-Star OL William Bergen 4.9/40 (1/7/05)
NR 2-Star LB Chris Clinton 4.6/40 (1/14/05)
#25 3-Star OL Hivera Green 4.8/40 (1/7/05)
#46 3-Star DT Lemuel Jean-Pierre 5.19/40 (1/7/05)
#19 4-Star WR J.C. Neal 4.44/40 (1/7/05)
NR 3-Star WR Aaron Brown 4.4/40 (1/14/05)
NR 4-Star DE Bobby Jones 4.71/40 (1/14/05)
NR 3-Star DB Carl Teague 4.55/40 (1/14/05)
How do you like those apples?
Current Commits
#31 3-Star DB Gerrod Sinclair
#58 3-Star WR Jared Cook (This kid is 6-6)
#53 3-Star WR Kenny McKinley
#3 3-Star K Ryan Succop
#50 3-Star WR Freddie Brown
#46 3-Star DE Nathan Pepper
#32 3-Star S Damien Wright
NR 2-Star QB Mychal Belcher
#20 3-Star TB Bobby Wallace
NR 4-Star S Mike West (Signed LOI on 12/16/04)
NR 4-Star S Brandon Isaac
NR 2-Star QB Tommy Beecher
#44 3-Star TB/LB/S Taylor Rank
#65 3-Star CB Chris Singleton
http://rivals100.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?School=69
SPURED
01-09-2005, 10:50 AM
sweet two more under his belt!
sweet two more under his belt!
Did you notice that Cook guy is 6-6? :eek:
SPURED
01-09-2005, 10:55 AM
Did you notice that Cook guy is 6-6? :eek:
yep just hope he has good hands!
Yeah, why would the best player in the nation go to the one school that has a coach who basically ALWAYS redshirts freshmen. Maybe he knows something we dont.
Did you see the new commits Cocky? :confused:
JBryant12
01-09-2005, 11:50 AM
Thats awesome news 6'6 WR thats unbelievable do you know if he can run or catch?
Thats awesome news 6'6 WR thats unbelievable do you know if he can run or catch?
He's nationally ranked and runs the 40 in 4.5
Kearney Visits USC
DB Taveres Kearney (6-0 210) of Tucker, GA made an official visit to USC over the weekend. "It went pretty good," he said. "I got to meet the players and the coaches and saw the stadium. I went out and had a lot of fun." Tremaine Tyler was his host. "I won't commit until after I take my other visits," Kearney said. "Florida just offered and I'm waiting to hear back from Georgia, Louisville and Ohio State. I could visit any of those next weekend." Kearney said he does not have a favorite.
JBryant12
01-09-2005, 12:07 PM
hmm when does rivals update their recruting ranking cuz i wanna see if weve moved up any
SPURED
01-09-2005, 12:12 PM
hmm when does rivals update their recruting ranking cuz i wanna see if weve moved up any
I wouldnt mind seeing the update. Seeing clemson as #17 is killing me!
Jeanpierre Might Be Close To Decision
DE Lemuel Jeanpierre (6-5 255) of Orlando was favoring USC going into his official visit this weekend. He did not commit according to his mother who was with him on the trip, but some news could be coming from the family later tonight. "We'll be discussing that tonight," Jeanpierre's mother said of a possible commitment. He is scheduled to visit Georgia Tech this coming weekend. He has also visited Northwestern.
JBryant12
01-09-2005, 12:17 PM
I hope we get him because we need someone to take George Gause's place and this guy looks like he can do it either now or in a couple of years
SPURED
01-09-2005, 12:32 PM
I hope we get him because we need someone to take George Gause's place and this guy looks like he can do it either now or in a couple of years
im loving all these highly sought after recruits with us as one of there favorites!
JBryant12
01-09-2005, 12:33 PM
yeah but Ill be a lot happier on signing day when everything is official.
SPURED
01-09-2005, 12:42 PM
yeah but all be a lot happier on signing day when everything is official.
only a few more weeks :D
JBryant12
01-09-2005, 12:45 PM
yup i cant wait im expecting a good class this year.
Davis Visits USC
LB Brent Davis (6-3 205) of Daytona Beach, FL made his official visit to USC over the weekend. "It was really nice," he said. "It was more than I expected facility wise and they are player type coaches. Everything just fell into place. Now I have something to compare. But USC took it up a notch." Davis has also visited NC State and said the Gamecocks and Wolfpack are "neck and neck." He is scheduled to visit Central Florida this weekend but probably won't make the trip. He hopes to visit Florida on the 21st. He was hosted by Jonathan Joseph.
Atkins Visits USC
DB Avery Atkins (6-1 185) of Daytona Beach, FL made his official visit to USC over the weekend. "I loved it, I loved everything," he said. "The coaches were down to earth. The players were cool. They made me feel at home. I'm still committed to Florida right now but I'm leaving my options open." Atkins has also visited Miami and will visit Florida State this coming weekend and Florida on the 21st. He was hosted by Jonathan Joseph.
JBryant12
01-09-2005, 12:55 PM
Hey i see there was a new high of people on the site today:Most users ever online was 601, Today at 10:53 AM That's great news that people are finally seeing how great this site is.
Young Visits USC
RB Brandyn Young (6-0 195) of Tucker, GA made his official visit to USC over the weekend. "Everything was nice," he said. "I was impressed with the campus and the academics. All the players were cool. The coaching staff is young but has a lot of experience, so that's a plus for them." Young was hosted by Tremaine Tyler. He plans to take his upcoming visits to Maryland and Vanderbilt and then decide, but he said USC is now his favorite. He said the Gamecocks would use him as a running back or cornerback. Steve Spurrier plans to visit him week after next following the coaches convention.
Wallace & Green Visit USC
Conway teammates RB Bobby Wallace (5-9 180) and DE Hivera Green (6-5 268) made their official visits to USC over the weekend. Wallace's father Bobby Sr. was also on the trip. "It went ok," Mr. Wallace said. "Everything went good. He (Bobby Jr.) loved it up there. Hivera stayed later because coach Spurrier wanted to talk to him. His mom came up seperately and is bringing him back. He started enjoying himself up there. I believe he took a little more interest. He took pictures in jersey #69. He played around with the jersey like he wanted to put it on. He would have put it on but it was too small for him." Wallace Jr. has been committed to USC and rermains firm. Green will visit Clemson this coming weekend and Virgina Tech on the 21st. He might also set a visit with Tennessee.
Beecher Visits USC
QB Tommy Beecher (6-2 200) of Concord, NC has been committed to USC since mid December and he remains solid after his official visit over the weekend. "It was great," he said. "We have the best coaching staff in the country. I'm looking forward to playing for them. Coach Reaves and Coach Spurrier, I hung out with both of them. The position is wide open and I"ve got a good shot at it. I'm going to work hard. They talked about a guy (MIchael Rathe) who could be a sixth year senior. And they're going to give Syvelle a shot in the spring." Beecher passed for 3700 yards and 42 touchdowns this season. He will not take any more visits.
JBryant12
01-09-2005, 01:39 PM
Could Sinclair Commit Early?
Jacksonville (FL) Mandarin safety/linebacker Gerrod Sinclair is one of the most coveted prospects on the South Carolina recruiting board. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound standout boasts offers from some of the Southeast’s top programs, and has trimmed his list to a top five.
“I narrowed my list down to LSU, Georgia Tech, South Carolina, Clemson, and South Florida,” said Sinclair. “I’m visiting South Carolina this weekend, I’ll be at LSU the 14-16, and I’m going to Clemson or South Florida on the 21-23. My last visit is at Georgia Tech on the January 28-30.”
“I’m going to be checking out the environment, the students, talk to the coaches, and look at the depth chart and see what kind of playing time I can get as a freshman,” he said. “I’m going to give all five a chance, they are all even in my mind.”
Sinclair and his family hosted Rick Stockstill last night during an in-home visit.
“My recruiting coach Rick Stockstill from South Carolina just left. He is a good person and easy to talk to. He talked about the visit, my itinerary for the visit and the academics at their school.”
Could Sinclair be willing to make an early decision if he falls in love with one of his final five while on a official visit?
“I’m going to take all of my visits then as soon as they’re over I’ll decide.”
Sinclair had 77 tackles, four sacks, and two interceptions this past season. He plans to major in Computer Engineering and projects as a full qualifier.
Could Sinclair Commit Early?
Jacksonville (FL) Mandarin safety/linebacker Gerrod Sinclair is one of the most coveted prospects on the South Carolina recruiting board. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound standout boasts offers from some of the Southeast’s top programs, and has trimmed his list to a top five.
“I narrowed my list down to LSU, Georgia Tech, South Carolina, Clemson, and South Florida,” said Sinclair. “I’m visiting South Carolina this weekend, I’ll be at LSU the 14-16, and I’m going to Clemson or South Florida on the 21-23. My last visit is at Georgia Tech on the January 28-30.”
“I’m going to be checking out the environment, the students, talk to the coaches, and look at the depth chart and see what kind of playing time I can get as a freshman,” he said. “I’m going to give all five a chance, they are all even in my mind.”
Sinclair and his family hosted Rick Stockstill last night during an in-home visit.
“My recruiting coach Rick Stockstill from South Carolina just left. He is a good person and easy to talk to. He talked about the visit, my itinerary for the visit and the academics at their school.”
Could Sinclair be willing to make an early decision if he falls in love with one of his final five while on a official visit?
“I’m going to take all of my visits then as soon as they’re over I’ll decide.”
Sinclair had 77 tackles, four sacks, and two interceptions this past season. He plans to major in Computer Engineering and projects as a full qualifier.
He already committed today. :)
JBryant12
01-09-2005, 01:51 PM
Yeah i just read that its more good news
JBryant12
01-09-2005, 01:57 PM
keep me updated on any new commits
Chambers Holding To Schedule
DB Sadat Chambers (5-11 180) of Central will make his first official visit this weekend to Clemson. Chambers has been committed to the Tigers. "It's solid but I'm going to take my visits," he said. Chambers will visit USC on the 21st and Virginia Tech on the 28th.
Ford Visits Alabama
RB Mike Ford (6-2 205) of Sarasota made his official visit to Alabama over the weekend and won't return home until late tonight according to his mother. She said Ford did not commit and will visit USC this coming weekend. She said she would accompany her son on the trip to Columbia. Ford is also scheduled to visit Auburn on the 21st and Michigan State on the 28th.
JBryant12
01-09-2005, 02:39 PM
I think if Ford doesnt commit elsewhere before he visits us we have good chance at getting him.
Banag Commits
DB Yvan Banag (5-11 200) of Buford, GA committed to USC during his official visit over the weekend. "Everybody just seems real excited and I liked the players and coaches," Banag said. Banag was also scheduled to visit Memphis and Mississippi State but doesn't expect to make those visits. He also had an offer from Duke. This season Banag had 3 interceptions.
Current Commits
NR 3-Star S Yvan Banag
#31 3-Star DB Gerrod Sinclair
#58 3-Star WR Jared Cook (This kid is 6-6)
#53 3-Star WR Kenny McKinley
#3 3-Star K Ryan Succop
#50 3-Star WR Freddie Brown
#46 3-Star DE Nathan Pepper
#32 3-Star S Damien Wright
NR 2-Star QB Mychal Belcher
#20 3-Star TB Bobby Wallace
NR 4-Star S Mike West (Signed LOI on 12/16/04)
NR 4-Star S Brandon Isaac
NR 2-Star QB Tommy Beecher
#44 3-Star TB/LB/S Taylor Rank
#65 3-Star CB Chris Singleton
Singleton Off USC Committed List
DB Chris Singleton (5-11 185) of Fort Myers, FL is no longer committed to USC after the Gamecocks withdrew their offer. Singleton committed to USC in December. Since then his SAT score improved from 590 to 990. USC requested he retake the test and he refused, so the offer was taken off the table. Singleton has had his visit to USC for January 14th canceled. Singleton said no other school has requested he retake the test. He will visit Troy State January 14th, Wisconsin on the 21st and Iowa on the 28th.
Current Commits
NR 3-Star S Yvan Banag
#31 3-Star DB Gerrod Sinclair
#58 3-Star WR Jared Cook (This kid is 6-6)
#53 3-Star WR Kenny McKinley
#3 3-Star K Ryan Succop
#50 3-Star WR Freddie Brown
#46 3-Star DE Nathan Pepper
#32 3-Star S Damien Wright
NR 2-Star QB Mychal Belcher
#20 3-Star TB Bobby Wallace
NR 4-Star S Mike West (Signed LOI on 12/16/04)
NR 4-Star S Brandon Isaac
NR 2-Star QB Tommy Beecher
#44 3-Star TB/LB/S Taylor Rank
Ware Still Favors USC
DB Jeremy Ware (6-0 185) of Fort Myers, FL continues to favor USC as he prepares for his official visit this weekend. He was scheduled to visit Troy State over the weekend but he did not make that trip. He has not scheduled any other visits.
Tidetalk
01-09-2005, 03:26 PM
Del,
Chris Rogers has decommitted from Maryland. He will announce his decision on Tuesday at noon.
Green Visits USC
DE Hivera Green (6-5 268) made his official visit to USC over the weekend. "Everything was great," Green said. "I felt like they really want to win. They just talked about coming in and winning. That's a big positive. They built a new weight room and that was real nice." Green did not commit and will visit Clemson January 14th and Virginia Tech on the 28th.
Bonds Visits USC
DE Kerry Bonds (6-3 232) of Tallahssee made his official visit to USC over the weekend. "It was great," he said. "They opened my eyes and turned my head. The main things were the coaches and the players. All of them were together. The coaches were all on the same page and know exactly what they want to do. I'll probably make mky decision in a couple of days. By the end of this week I'll have my decision made. It's South Carolina or Maryland and it's a dead heat. I told them I really liked it and I'm going back home to talk to my mom and pastor." Bonds visited Maryland in December. He has a visit planned for Florida January 21st but doesn't expect to make that trip.
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 03:56 PM
Am I correct in noticing that all of our commits from this weekend so far are nationally ranked?
Am I correct in noticing that all of our commits from this weekend so far are nationally ranked?
Sorry about being so long to respond. I've got the phone on one ear, checking 3 websites at a time and my wife yelling at me in the other ear! LOL!
So far, I think all of our recruits are nationally ranked except for 4 of them.
Jeanpierre Update
There is a very good chance DE Lemuel Jeanpierre (6-5 255) of Orlando could make a decision tonight to commit to USC according to his father. "We were very pleased with the visit," said Mr. Jeanpierre who made the visit with his son. "Everything went well. We're actually discussing a decision. We'll be making a decision very shortly. He did not commit while we were there but things look very favorable. We'll be talking about it tonight and we'll go from there." Jeanpierre is scheduled to visit Georgia Tech this weekend and the family will discuss tonight whether or not to make that trip.
Sapp Visits Maryland
LB Marvin Sapp (6-1 210) of Jacksonville made his official visit to Maryland over the weekend. According to his father, who did not make the trip with him, Sapp did not commit to the Terps. Sapp will visit USC this coming weekend and his father said he will make that trip with him. As for the father's preference, Mr. Sapp likes USC because of the location and the presence of Steve Spurrier. Sapp had been committed early to Georgia Tech but Mr. Sapp said that connection is not very strong now.
Hannah Visits North Carolina
DE Jonathan Hannah (6-5 250) of Hope Mills, NC visited North Carolina over the weekend. He enjoyed his visit but did not commit. Hannah has also visited Clemson and Virginia Tech. He will visit USC this coming weekend and NC State on the 21st. He said he does not have a favorite.
USC Backs Off Jones
DE Neal Jones (6-4 250) of Orlando says he's no longer hearing from USC and won't make his scheduled visit this coming weekend. Jones visited TCU over the weekend. He will visit Cincinnati on the 14th and Marshall on the 21st.
Walker Has Commitment In Mind
DB Josh Walker (6-2 180) of Tampa reaffirmed Sunday his plan to commit to USC next weekend while on his official visit. That trip is the only one he currently has scheduled though he said he might set up trips with Indiana and Northern Illinois. Walker has been favoring USC for sometime and said he is sticking with his plan to commit next weekend.
Spurrier Talks To Sledge
WR Eric Sledge (6-4 195) of Apopka, FL made an official visit to Louisville over the weekend. He enjoyed the trip but did not commit. "That's just one school," he said. "I still have three more visits. But Louisville impressed me a lot." Sledge will visit USC this coming weekend. He had a phone call Sunday night from USC head coach Steve Spurrier. "He calls me pretty often," Sledge said. Sledge will visit Ohio State January 21st and NC State on the 28th. He has also visited West Virginia but is no longer considering the Mountaineers.
Rogers Trims List To Two
DB Chris Rogers (6-1 176) of Lakeland, FL visited Alabama over the weekend and did not commit. But he said he has narrowed his list to Alabama and Maryland. He has already visited Maryland. He was scheduled to visit USC this coming weekend but he says he won't make that trip.
Demandbetter
01-09-2005, 07:27 PM
Rogers Trims List To Two
DB Chris Rogers (6-1 176) of Lakeland, FL visited Alabama over the weekend and did not commit. But he said he has narrowed his list to Alabama and Maryland. He has already visited Maryland. He was scheduled to visit USC this coming weekend but he says he won't make that trip.
Thanks for all of the recruting info. It's nice that someone doesn't mind keeping fans informed without first worrying about a subscription fee. Thanks again. Go Gamecocks!!!
Spuringgamcock
01-09-2005, 07:40 PM
[QUOTE][B]i think that QB Tommy BLeecher , Is going to be very hot QB For Us
These Kid has a lot of Heart
GTmorris1970
01-09-2005, 08:18 PM
Rogers Trims List To Two
DB Chris Rogers (6-1 176) of Lakeland, FL visited Alabama over the weekend and did not commit. But he said he has narrowed his list to Alabama and Maryland. He has already visited Maryland. He was scheduled to visit USC this coming weekend but he says he won't make that trip.
Dude. I noticed in the paper today that a lot of top 50 recruits from SC have not been picked up. Are we working on any of those that you know of?
USC, Clemson Working With McLaughlin
DB Bryant McLaughlin (6-1 185) of Marlboro County is likely prep school bound. USC's David Reaves and Clemson's Dabo Swinney have been in constant contact with him and he is unsure of which of the two schools will wind up placing him. He says Camden Military seems to be his destination.
Thanks for all of the recruting info. It's nice that someone doesn't mind keeping fans informed without first worrying about a subscription fee. Thanks again. Go Gamecocks!!!
Your welcome...I'm doing the best I can and I'll be up all night literally working on this. :)
Battle Comments On USC Visit
DE Roderick Battle (6-4 240) of Atlanta and a Georgia commitment, took his official visit to USC this weekend and he says it was a good one. "I had a pretty good trip. My interest in USC is definately higher now, " Battle said. " I really learned a lot about the school and the facilities were real nice." Battle says the Gamecocks and Bulldogs are very even. He will visit Georgia this coming weekend and says he plans to make his decision after that. He plans to major in communications and feels both schools are very close in that area. He also noted that the Gamecock coaches feel that he could compete for a starting job next season. "They don't have a lot of depth at defensive end and I know I could go in and work hard and start next season. Georgia doesn't have a lot of depth at my position either, but they have a little bit more than South Carolina. I could probably play a little bit next year at Georgia, but I think a have a better chance of starting early at Carolina."
USAFGAMECOCK
01-09-2005, 09:23 PM
USC, Clemson Working With McLaughlin
DB Bryant McLaughlin (6-1 185) of Marlboro County is likely prep school bound. USC's David Reaves and Clemson's Dabo Swinney have been in constant contact with him and he is unsure of which of the two schools will wind up placing him. He says Camden Military seems to be his destination.
Camden Military?? I'm from that neck of the woods....if I were him, I'd go to USC..... :D
Stamper Firm With Auburn
LB Ryan Stamper (6-2 217) of Jacksonville says that he remains firm with his Auburn commitment and is unsure if he will visit Clemson on the 21st. "Right now I'd say I'm solid to Auburn. But my decision to take other visits depends on how my visit goes with Auburn. Things could change, but we'll see how it goes." Stamper's several offers include USC, NC State, Notre Dame, Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, and Vanderbilt.
Camden Military?? I'm from that neck of the woods....if I were him, I'd go to USC..... :D
He has to go to Camden and probably get his grades up. :)
Busy Weekend Ahead
Following are USC's official visits. The list is unofficial and subject to change.
DB MYCHAL BELCHER 6-1 180 4.5 DORMAN SPARTANBURG SC
DB JEREMY WARE 6-0 185 4.4 LEHIGH FORT MYERS FL
DB JOSH WALKER 6-2 180 4.5 JEFFERSON TAMPA FL
DE NATHAN PEPPER 6-2 248 4.8 GREENVILLE GREENVILLE SC
DE JONATHAN HANNAH 6-5 250 4.7 SOUTH VIEW HOPE MILLS NC
DL SEN’DERRICK MARKS 6-1 265 VIGOR PRICHARD AL
K/P RYAN SUCCOP 6-3 210 4.7 HICKORY HICKORY NC
LB MARVIN SAPP 6-1 210 4.56 SANDALWOOD JACKSONVILLE FL
LB DAMIEN WRIGHT 6-2 190 4.4 CRESTWOOD SUMTER SC
LB DAKOTA WALKER 6-4 225 4.6 OAKCREST MAYS LANDING NJ
LB CHRIS CLINTON 6-4 250 4.6 EVANGEL CHRISTIAN LAKELAND FL
LB CARL TEAGUE 6-2 215 4.5 CATHOLIC ST. PETERSBURG FL
OL JASON HILL 6-5 245 4.6 DOUGLASS ATLANTA GA
OL JARRIEL KING 6-7 270 5.0 NORTH CHARLESTON NORTH CHARLESTON SC
OL ANTUAN LEWIS 6-5 300 5.1 JEFFERSON TAMPA FL
RB MIKE FORD 6-2 205 4.4 SARASOTA SARASOTA FL
RB TAYLOR RANK 6-2 201 4.5 EVERGREEN VANCOUVER WA
TE SHEA MCKEEN 6-6 271 4.8 THE HUN SCHOOL PRINCETON NJ
WR O.J. MURDOCK 6-0 179 4.3 MIDDLETON TAMPA FL
WR CARLOS THOMAS 6-1 182 4.3 BANNEKER ATLANTA GA
WR FREDDIE BROWN 6-4 205 4.6 BYRNES DUNCAN SC
WR ERIC SLEDGE 6-4 195 4.4 APOPKA APOPKA FL
WR AARON BROWN 6-1 196 4.5 NORTHEAST ZACHERY LA
WR JULIUS MCCLELLAN 6-4 226 4.4 COAHOAMA JC CLARKSDALE MS
WR BRANDON WOODS 6-2 205 4.5 SOUTHERN DURHAM DURHAM NC
Current Commits As Of 1/10/05
NR 2-Star S Yvan Banag
#31 3-Star DB Gerrod Sinclair
#58 3-Star WR Jared Cook (This kid is 6-6)
#53 3-Star WR Kenny McKinley
#3 3-Star K Ryan Succop
#50 3-Star WR Freddie Brown
#46 3-Star DE Nathan Pepper
#32 3-Star S Damien Wright
NR 2-Star QB Mychal Belcher
#20 3-Star TB Bobby Wallace
NR 4-Star S Mike West (Signed LOI on 12/16/04)
NR 4-Star S Brandon Isaac
NR 2-Star QB Tommy Beecher
#44 3-Star TB/LB/S Taylor Rank
Ranked 33rd as of 1/10/05 per Rivals.com
http://rivals100.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2005&School=69
USAFGAMECOCK
01-10-2005, 09:00 AM
He has to go to Camden and probably get his grades up. :)
Well I guess that's the place to do it :D
Well I guess that's the place to do it :D
It's actually a very good prep school! :)
STOP THE PRESSES!!!
According to Phil Kornblut's radio show, expect Mike Ford to commit next week to USC.
JBryant12
01-10-2005, 02:37 PM
Well according to rivals we arent moving up a lot 33rd in the nation i think. Do you think that that will change any? After reading the state article im a little apprehensive about our recruiting class. Do you still think we have a shot at the top 15?
Four Dropped From USC List
Three players scheduled to make official visits to USC this weekend are no longer being recruited by the Gamecocks and have been dropped from the visitation list. Those three are LB Chris Clinton of Lakeland, FL, LB Carl Teague of St. Petersburg, FL and OL Antuan Lewis of Tampa. Also, RB Jason Harris of Clearwater, FL is no longer being recruited by USC and will not be brought in for a visit on the 21st.
Revised USC Visit List For January 14
DB MYCHAL BELCHER 6-1 180 4.5 DORMAN SPARTANBURG SC
DB JEREMY WARE 6-0 185 4.4 LEHIGH FORT MYERS FL
DB JOSH WALKER 6-2 180 4.5 JEFFERSON TAMPA FL
DE NATHAN PEPPER 6-2 248 4.8 GREENVILLE GREENVILLE SC
DE JONATHAN HANNAH 6-5 250 4.7 SOUTH VIEW HOPE MILLS NC
DL SEN’DERRICK MARKS 6-1 265 VIGOR PRICHARD AL
K/P RYAN SUCCOP 6-3 210 4.7 HICKORY HICKORY NC
LB MARVIN SAPP 6-1 210 4.56 SANDALWOOD JACKSONVILLE FL
LB DAMIEN WRIGHT 6-2 190 4.4 CRESTWOOD SUMTER SC
LB DAKOTA WALKER 6-4 225 4.6 OAKCREST MAYS LANDING NJ
OL JASON HILL 6-5 245 4.6 DOUGLASS ATLANTA GA
OL JARRIEL KING 6-7 270 5.0 NORTH CHARLESTON NORTH CHARLESTON SC
RB MIKE FORD 6-2 205 4.4 SARASOTA SARASOTA FL
RB TAYLOR RANK 6-2 201 4.5 EVERGREEN VANCOUVER WA
TE SHEA MCKEEN 6-6 271 4.8 THE HUN SCHOOL PRINCETON NJ
WR O.J. MURDOCK 6-0 179 4.3 MIDDLETON TAMPA FL
WR CARLOS THOMAS 6-1 182 4.3 BANNEKER ATLANTA GA
WR FREDDIE BROWN 6-4 205 4.6 BYRNES DUNCAN SC
WR ERIC SLEDGE 6-4 195 4.4 APOPKA APOPKA FL
WR AARON BROWN 6-1 196 4.5 NORTHEAST ZACHERY LA
WR JULIUS MCCLELLAN 6-4 226 4.4 COAHOAMA JC CLARKSDALE MS
WR BRANDON WOODS 6-2 205 4.5 SOUTHERN DURHAM DURHAM NC
Jeanpierre Working On Decision
DE Lemuel Jeanpierre (6-5 255) of Orlando is working on a decision after making his official visit to USC over the weekend. According to Timber Creek High coach Jim Buckridge, Jeanpierre has not committed yet. "I talked to him this morning and it looks good for South Carolina, but he could change," Buckridge said. "He was real excited." Jeanpierre is scheduled to visit Georgia Tech this weekend and his coach believed he would make that trip before deciding.
Beebop
01-10-2005, 03:49 PM
Any word on what happened with Slick Shelley yet?
GRASSHOPPER
01-10-2005, 03:50 PM
STOP THE PRESSES!!!
According to Phil Kornblut's radio show, expect Mike Ford to commit next week to USC.OUTSTANDING!
OUTSTANDING!
It's a sure thing according to Kornblut. :)
bigrob32
01-10-2005, 06:08 PM
gerrod sinclair said in his interview that kerry bonds had also committed to the gamecocks.have you guys seen this?
gerrod sinclair said in his interview that kerry bonds had also committed to the gamecocks.have you guys seen this?
I heard that, but nothing official. :)
Bonds Still Thinking
DE Kerry Bonds (6-3 232) of Tallahassee said Monday night he is still undecided between USC and Maryland. Bonds visited USC over the weekend. He said he will continue to work on hs decision Monday night and could have his mind made up by Tuesday, or it could be later in the week.
bigrob32
01-10-2005, 06:43 PM
thanks for the info , i would say he is leaning our way.
thanks for the info , i would say he is leaning our way.
He's leaning our way because we are thin at DE and he knows he can come in and start as a Freshman. :)
Fightin' Gamecock
01-10-2005, 09:38 PM
O.J. Murdock...this guy could really help next year, how much of a chance do we have of getting him?
Fightin' Gamecock
01-10-2005, 09:40 PM
and if we get mike ford, we have to have one of the best backfields, as far as potential, in the nation...do u think mike davis would also commit if ford did?
lexgamecock
01-11-2005, 12:16 AM
and if we get mike ford, we have to have one of the best backfields, as far as potential, in the nation...do u think mike davis would also commit if ford did?
Has anyone heard anything else about Juliam McClellan? It would be nice to have a 5 star wide out, i have heard he is leaning toward Mississippi St. but didnt know for sure.
Jeanpierre Commits To USC
DE Lemuel Jeanpierre (6-5 255) of Orlando committed Monday night to USC. Jeanpierre visited USC over the weekend and contacted his recruiter John Hunt Monday night with the news. "The coaching staff is real nice," he said. "The philosophy is good. The players are real nice. I think I can get some playing time early." Jeanpierre has canceled a visit for this weekend to Georgia Tech. He also visited Northwestern. This season he had 80 tackles with 6 sacks.
Brown Will See USC This Weekend
WR Aaron Brown (6-1 196) of Zachery, LA will make his official visit to USC this weekend. Brown says his only other visits will be to Auburn on the 21st. Brown has maintained for weeks that he's made a decision. But he says now instead of waiting until Signing Day to announce, he'll reveal his choice after his visit to USC. His coach will be making the trip to Columbia with him.
Ford Ready For USC Visit
RB Mike Ford (6-2 205) of Sarasota visited Alabama last weekend, his first official visit. "Alabama is a pretty good time," he said. "The thing that standouts is the academic part. I give them a 9.5 in that. Alabama is #1 because I've been there." Ford and his mother will make the visit to USC. He has been strong on USC throughout the recruiting campaign. "It's possible I could commit but I think I'm going to wait," he said. "If they show me a good time, I wouldn't mind, but it's all about the academics." Ford is also scheduled to visit Auburn on the 21st and Michigan State on the 28th.
USC Back In It With Rogers
DB Chris Rogers (6-1 176) of Lakeland, FL has rescheduled his official visit to USC. Rogers will visit this weekend. He visited Alabama last weekend and said after returning home he was not going to take any more visits. "That was my mom," he said. "She was tired of recruiting. She was tired of everybody calling. Today Steve Spurrier calle and it's like he changed something. She was like, take the trip." Rogers said his mother will join him on the trip. He is now favoring Alabama. He has also visited Maryland.
Hill Planning USC Visit
OL Jason Hill (6-5 245) of Atlanta was scheduled to visit USC this past weekend but the Gamecocks called Friday and rescheduled him for this coming weekend. Hill said he is still planning to make that trip. He has been committed to North Carolina and will visit Chapel Hill on the 21st.
Davis, Spurrier Meet
Columbia RB Mike Davis (5-11 208) met Friday with USC head coach Steve Spurrier. But instead of Spurrier coming to Davis's home, Davis and his academic adviser from school rode over to Spurrier's office for the meeting. Davis said he and Spurrier talked about football and academics during the session. Davis returned to the USC campus Saturday night to take in the basketball game at the Colonial Center. Davis has made official visits to North Carolina and Kentucky. He will visit Clemson this weekend along with his mother. He will visit USC on the 21st and Maryland on the 28th. Davis had been favoring Clemson and Kentucky but now says all schools are even and he has no leader.
Davis To Decide Later
LB Brent Davis (6-3 205) of Daytona Beach, FL visited USC over the weekend and right now has the Gamecocks and NC State at the top of his list. He visited State in December. Davis said he will not make a final decision until he visits Florida January 21st. He has no visit planned for this weekend. Davis talked with USC recruiter Rick Stockstill Monday night. He has already had his in home visit with Gamecock head coach Steve Spurrier. NC State coach Chuck Amato is to be in his home January 17th.
Current Commits As Of 1/11/05
#45 3-Star DT Lemuel Jeanpierre
NR 2-Star S Yvan Banag
#29 3-Star DB Gerrod Sinclair
#58 3-Star WR Jared Cook (This kid is 6-6)
#54 3-Star WR Kenny McKinley
#4 3-Star K Ryan Succop
#49 3-Star WR Freddie Brown
#46 3-Star DE Nathan Pepper
#32 3-Star S Damien Wright
NR 2-Star QB Mychal Belcher
#20 3-Star TB Bobby Wallace
NR 4-Star S Mike West (Signed LOI on 12/16/04)
NR 4-Star S Brandon Isaac
NR 2-Star QB Tommy Beecher
#44 3-Star TB/LB/S Taylor Rank
Ranked 32nd as of 1/11/05 per Rivals.com
http://rivals100.rivals.com/teamrank.asp?Year=2005&Page=1&Type=0&Sort=0
JBryant12
01-11-2005, 05:26 AM
See thats what im sayin we arent movin up on the list. So i dont know if they have a chance at a top 15 recruiting class.
See thats what im sayin we arent movin up on the list. So i dont know if they have a chance at a top 15 recruiting class.
What are ya talking about dude? We were 33rd yesterday and now with one recruit we moved up a spot. :)
Keep in mind we aren't even halfway done yet...
Del,
Chris Rogers has decommitted from Maryland. He will announce his decision on Tuesday at noon.
Cancelled......
JBryant12
01-11-2005, 06:19 AM
Yeah but after readin that aritcle on the state im beginning to have ma doubts that a top 15 recruiting class is feasable.
Yeah but after readin that aritcle on the state im beginning to have ma doubts that a top 15 recruiting class is feasable.
Use your own intelligence. Has The State EVER run an article that was positive about USC? Think hard....I can't think of one.
The proof is in the pudding. We aren't even halfway done with recruiting yet. I'm telling ya we will have a Top-25 class or better this year. :)
WayzUp
01-11-2005, 09:30 AM
I have all the respect in the world for all the work it takes to keep up with all the high school talent but I hope I'm not alone when I could care less what Rivals.com ranks our recruiting class.
Right now, I don't know much but I know we have Steve Spurrier as our head football coach. I know he's brought in some extremely credible coordinators to the Gamecocks, each within proven track records at their respecitive specialties.
I know Spurrier knows what it takes to win and it's not always what everyone else seems to think a great team NEEDS have. I put my trust in the fact that we already have talent in Columbia and that he will easily make them better just for being the coach he is. His playbook alone is worth probably 4 more wins and that puts us right there in the SEC title hunt.
I know that this recruiting class won't be Spurrier's best in Carolina and that alone is exciting seeing that we're getting some nice pickups in what is a "down year." And signing day is what? almost a month away yet? Wow....
I know we'll be better overall....on the field, off it, on the stat sheet and in the standings and it'll have nothing to do with how well our 2005 recruiting class was ranked by www.fivestarrecruitsonly.com
South Carolina football is going to ROCK these next seven years....I KNOW THAT and it makes me smile every time I think of it! :D
GO GAMECOCKS!!
I have all the respect in the world for all the work it takes to keep up with all the high school talent but I hope I'm not alone when I could care less what Rivals.com ranks our recruiting class.
Right now, I don't know much but I know we have Steve Spurrier as our head football coach. I know he's brought in some extremely credible coordinators to the Gamecocks, each within proven track records at their respecitive specialties.
I know Spurrier knows what it takes to win and it's not always what everyone else seems to think a great team NEEDS have. I put my trust in the fact that we already have talent in Columbia and that he will easily make them better just for being the coach he is. His playbook alone is worth probably 4 more wins and that puts us right there in the SEC title hunt.
I know that this recruiting class won't be Spurrier's best in Carolina and that alone is exciting seeing that we're getting some nice pickups in what is a "down year." And signing day is what? almost a month away yet? Wow....
I know we'll be better overall....on the field, off it, on the stat sheet and in the standings and it'll have nothing to do with how well our 2005 recruiting class was ranked by www.fivestarrecruitsonly.com
South Carolina football is going to ROCK these next seven years....I KNOW THAT and it makes me smile every time I think of it! :D
GO GAMECOCKS!!
I partially agree with ya. BTW: That's a dead link. :)
JBryant12
01-11-2005, 11:18 AM
how come everytime i click to add to someones reputation my internet explorer freezes up?
how come everytime i click to add to someones reputation my internet explorer freezes up?
Does it freeze permanently or does it just hesitate? :confused:
WayzUp
01-11-2005, 11:52 AM
hehe, sorry...i just made one up off the top of my head while typing; didn't realize it'd make it into a link until after I posted. ;)
hehe, sorry...i just made one up off the top of my head while typing; didn't realize it'd make it into a link until after I posted. ;)
LOL! I hear ya! :)
JBryant12
01-11-2005, 12:39 PM
it freezes permanently
it freezes permanently
It must be on your end..It doesn't happen over here. Are you on dial-up? :confused:
JBryant12
01-11-2005, 12:43 PM
nah i got DSL
nah i got DSL
????? :confused:
I have Road Runner and no problems here.
Pop-up Blocker?
JBryant12
01-11-2005, 12:47 PM
that might be it
JBryant12
01-11-2005, 12:51 PM
nope i turned it off and it still doesnt work. i dunno maybe my comp got a virus or somethin
nope i turned it off and it still doesnt work. i dunno maybe my comp got a virus or somethin
<~~ Uses Symantec's Norton's Anti-Virus (Primary) :)
<~~ OnTrack System Suite Anti-Virus (Secondary) :)
dudeman0501
01-11-2005, 02:50 PM
That's weird. I'm using Mozilla Firefox with no problems.
That's weird. I'm using Mozilla Firefox with no problems.
I'm using IE. No problems here. :)
Marks Visiting USC Next Weekend
DL Sen'Derrick Marks (6-2 265) of Prichard, AL will make his official visit to USC January 21st and not this coming weekend as previously reported here. Marks has visited West Virginia and Louisville. He will visit Southern Miss this weekend and Auburn on the 28th. He does not have a favorite. Marks said he's not that familiar with USC but does have interest. "Coach Nix recruited me when he was at Souther Miss," Marks said. "And the Lindsey twins from here have gone there and done well." This season Marks had 81 tackles and 17 sacks.
Marks Visiting USC Next Weekend
DL Sen'Derrick Marks (6-2 265) of Prichard, AL will make his official visit to USC January 21st and not this coming weekend as previously reported here. Marks has visited West Virginia and Louisville. He will visit Southern Miss this weekend and Auburn on the 28th. He does not have a favorite. Marks said he's not that familiar with USC but does have interest. "Coach Nix recruited me when he was at Souther Miss," Marks said. "And the Lindsey twins from here have gone there and done well." This season Marks had 81 tackles and 17 sacks.
Top-25 Class here we come! :)
GTmorris1970
01-11-2005, 07:05 PM
Top-25 Class here we come! :)
Amen brotha!!
Amen brotha!!
Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk! :)
Seriously, we aren't even halfway finished and we are already at 32nd. Not too bad for a man that was brought in at Thanksgiving. :)
GTmorris1970
01-11-2005, 08:13 PM
Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk! :)
Seriously, we aren't even halfway finished and we are already at 32nd. Not too bad for a man that was brought in at Thanksgiving. :)
Lovin the speed we are gettin!! You can tell he has his plan in place, and he is already starting to execute it!! :D
One More Day For Bonds
DE Kerry Bonds (6-3 232) of Tallahassee said Tuesday night he'll need at least one more day to make a decision between USC and Maryland. Bonds wants to meet with his pastor to discuss his decision. "I want to have a joint prayer with him," he said. Bonds said he and his pastor will get together Wednesday night after church. Bonds said he's still split 50-50 between the schools. He talked with USC recruiter Rick Stockstill Monday. That's the only call Stockstill can make to Bonds this week, but Bonds said he planned to call Stockstill Wednesday to check in with him. He has not talked with his Maryland recruiter this week.
ethridge
01-11-2005, 09:26 PM
Can someone please tell me, why we havn't received commits from any OL players? It doesn't appear that we are recruting many at all. We need some hogs up front to block for a pro style QB. :confused:
Can someone please tell me, why we havn't received commits from any OL players? It doesn't appear that we are recruting many at all. We need some hogs up front to block for a pro style QB. :confused:
We redshirted about 7 OL's this past season. We really don't need anymore. :)
Jamison Visits On Hold
RB Travil Jamison (6-0 205) of Greenville plans to make official visits to Clemson and USC. He just doesn't know when. The problem is Jamison does not have a posted SAT or ACT score on his transcript and cannot take a visit without one. He is waiting on the score of his first SAT attempt to come back and he thinks he'll have it by next week. But, he is scheduled to take the test again January 22nd, and that will likely prevent him from taking an official visit that weekend. He is scheduled for Clemson that weekend but he said he'll have to cancel if he's taking the test that Saturday. He will have the weekend of the 28th to visit one school and might have to take a mid-week trip to the other. Jamison calls Clemson his favorite right now. "They pretty much keep in touch more than South Carolina does," he said. "They act like they are really concerned about what you're doing."
Report: Rogers Commits To Alabama
According to a report on Rivals.com, DB Chris Rogers (6-1 176) of Lakeland, FL ended his recruiting Tuesday by commiting to Alabama. Rogers was scheduled to visit USC this weekend but he has canceled that visit.
Bergen Needs To Compare To Decide
TE William Bergen (6-4 250) was very excited about USC coming off his visit last weekend, and he is still strong on the Gamecocks. But before he makes a final decision, Bergen says he has to visit Iowa State this weekend. "I need to take my visit to Iowa State, see the campus and everything and compare them and go from there," he said. "My feeling for South Carolina is still very strong. But I can't compare it to Iowa State because I haven't been on campus yet. That's what it will come down to." Bergen's parents will join him on his trip to Ames. Bregen is also scheduled to visit Illinois January 21st but he says he won't make the trip if he's made a commitment.
Jackson Not Set On Remaining Visits
WR Ruben Jackson (5-10 190) of City College of San Francisco JC made his first official visit last week to Oregon State. He has not scheduled any other visits though he plans to do so later in the week. And one school he plans to schedule is USC. Jackson said he talked with Steve Spurrier Jr. last week and he has interest in the Gamecocks. As for how much, Jackson replied, "The same interest they have in me, sir." Jackson has offers from USC, Oregon State, Texas A&M, San Diego State and California and those are the schools he's considering visiting. He does not have a favorite. This season he caught 76 passes for 1493 yards and 15 touchdowns. Jackson is a native of Stockton, CA who signed with Idaho State out of high school.
Tidetalk
01-11-2005, 10:31 PM
Jamison Visits On Hold
RB Travil Jamison (6-0 205) of Greenville plans to make official visits to Clemson and USC. He just doesn't know when. The problem is Jamison does not have a posted SAT or ACT score on his transcript and cannot take a visit without one. He is waiting on the score of his first SAT attempt to come back and he thinks he'll have it by next week. But, he is scheduled to take the test again January 22nd, and that will likely prevent him from taking an official visit that weekend. He is scheduled for Clemson that weekend but he said he'll have to cancel if he's taking the test that Saturday. He will have the weekend of the 28th to visit one school and might have to take a mid-week trip to the other. Jamison calls Clemson his favorite right now. "They pretty much keep in touch more than South Carolina does," he said. "They act like they are really concerned about what you're doing."
Del,
Chris Rogers committed to Bama tonight. I think you guys will land Mike Ford though. He is an awesome RB.
Del,
Chris Rogers committed to Bama tonight. I think you guys will land Mike Ford though. He is an awesome RB.
Yeah I saw that. Yesterday he set-up his visit with USC for the second time. :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:
lexgamecock
01-12-2005, 08:03 AM
Still haven't heard anything else on Julian McClellan, does anyone know anything about this kid?
Still haven't heard anything else on Julian McClellan, does anyone know anything about this kid?
One word....BEAST!!!! :D
Love Still Eyeing USC Visit
WR Jamar Love (6-2 190) of North Little Rock, AR says his official visit to USC January 21st is still on. Love said he talked to Gamecock recruiter Madre Hill Monday morning. "My transcript when through and I'm qualified," Love said. And he says he's still favoring USC. "The plan they have for me that I've been told is what I want to do," he said. "I can play receiver and defensive back. I don't want to be limited to one side of the ball because I know I can do both." Love has an offer from Arkansas strictly as a defensive back. He will visit Arkansas January 28th.
Brown Hears From USC
DL Larry Brown (6-3 295) of Georgia Military JC says he was called last week by USC recruiter Ron Cooper. Brown said Cooper told him he plans to come to the school in a week or two to meet with him. Brown has not been offered by USC and has not set a visit. He has visited Middle Tennessee State and has an offer from MTSU. He is also drawing interest from Troy State. Brown is a native of Spartanburg who played two seasons at Dorman before transferring to Spartanburg High for his senior season. He will graduate in May and have three years to play two.
WayzUp
01-12-2005, 01:20 PM
"Love said he talked to Gamecock recruiter Madre Hill..."
Is that the same Madre Hill that played for Arkansas not too long ago? Was that Madre Hill or am I mistaken? Why does that name sound SOOooo familiar?
Please help, it's driving me crazy! LOL
WayzUp
01-12-2005, 01:21 PM
Or Mississippi State....?
"Love said he talked to Gamecock recruiter Madre Hill..."
Is that the same Madre Hill that played for Arkansas not too long ago? Was that Madre Hill or am I mistaken? Why does that name sound SOOooo familiar?
Please help, it's driving me crazy! LOL
Yes it's the Madre Hill from Arkansas.
You are confusing him with Wayne Madkin from MSU.
Telfort Considering Transfer
According to sources, USC reserve offensive lineman Woodly Telfort is considering transferring with Newberry his likely new home. Telfort has contacted a close friend who plays at Newberry and expressed his desire to transfer. Telfort's former offensive coordinator at Dodge City JC, KA, Allen Hall, is the offensive coordinator at Newberry. According to a sources, Telfort has not yet sent a release to Newberry. Telfort served as a backup offensive lineman the last two seasons at USC.
so how many recruits do we have now? and could you list them? BTW any inside info on who might commit this week or weekend? just curious you seem to know these things in advance...
Current Commits As Of 1/12/05
#45 3-Star DT Lemuel Jeanpierre
NR 2-Star S Yvan Banag
#29 3-Star DB Gerrod Sinclair
#58 3-Star WR Jared Cook (This kid is 6-6)
#54 3-Star WR Kenny McKinley
#4 3-Star K Ryan Succop
#49 3-Star WR Freddie Brown
#46 3-Star DE Nathan Pepper
#32 3-Star S Damien Wright
NR 2-Star QB Mychal Belcher
#20 3-Star TB Bobby Wallace
NR 4-Star S Mike West (Signed LOI on 12/16/04)
NR 4-Star S Brandon Isaac
NR 2-Star QB Tommy Beecher
#44 3-Star TB/LB/S Taylor Rank
Ranked 32nd as of 1/12/05 per Rivals.com
http://rivals100.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2005&School=69
damn, 32nd now, I hope can move up another 13-17 spots, and I'll be real happy, who was the new guy to sign, the 15th?
Kerry Bonds Update
DE Kerry Bonds (6-3 232) of Tallahassee told us a few minutes ago he could have a decision later tonight. Bonds is deciding between USC and Maryland. He is still waiting to talk to his pastor and is waiting on a call from him. He said once he talks to his pastor he will call his USC recruiter Rick Stockstill. He has not talked to his Maryland recruiter since last week. We'll update this situation regularly.
what star rating is he? and he might committ tonight still?
what star rating is he? and he might committ tonight still?
I think we got him.... :D
#39 3-Star DE Kerry Bonds 6-3/232/4.6 :D
I just wish our average star rating was higher than 2.93, that would be nice to finish above 3 or even like 3.3
I just wish our average star rating was higher than 2.93, that would be nice to finish above 3 or even like 3.3
You have to look at it this way. Out of our 15 commits, 10 of them are nationally ranked. :)
by position though, not overall ranked...
by position though, not overall ranked...
Isn't that how Rivals.com rates all of their prospects? By position and state? :confused:
Bonds Commits To USC
DE Kerry Bonds (6-3 232) of Tallahassee made a commitment tonight to USC. Bonds picked the Gamecocks over Maryland and contacted his Gamecock recruiter Rick Stockstill with the news. He said there were three reasons for going with USC. "Playing time, the coaching staff and the players, I loved them all." Bonds actually played mostly offensive guard as a senior and had 20 decleat blocks on the season.
Current Commits As Of 1/12/05
#45 3-Star DT Lemuel Jeanpierre
NR 2-Star S Yvan Banag
#29 3-Star DB Gerrod Sinclair
#58 3-Star WR Jared Cook (This kid is 6-6)
#54 3-Star WR Kenny McKinley
#4 3-Star K Ryan Succop
#49 3-Star WR Freddie Brown
#46 3-Star DE Nathan Pepper
#32 3-Star S Damien Wright
NR 2-Star QB Mychal Belcher
#20 3-Star TB Bobby Wallace
NR 4-Star S Mike West (Signed LOI on 12/16/04)
NR 4-Star S Brandon Isaac
NR 2-Star QB Tommy Beecher
#44 3-Star TB/LB/S Taylor Rank
#39 3-Star DE Kerry Bonds
Ranked 32nd as of 1/12/05 per Rivals.com
http://rivals100.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?Year=2005&School=69
Jordan
01-12-2005, 10:03 PM
Isn't that how Rivals.com rates all of their prospects? By position and state? :confused:
Scout.com has a pretty well-ranked Overall National prospects ranking (Top 100)
Scout.com has a pretty well-ranked Overall National prospects ranking (Top 100)
So let me understand this...
Rivals has a "Top-100" players
Then they rank the players by their individual positions. Correct? :confused:
Payindews
01-12-2005, 10:18 PM
I have never understood it and I don't try to. Ask Ko Simpson about rivals rankings.
I have never understood it and I don't try to. Ask Ko Simpson about rivals rankings.
Oh I agree. I just post the rankings for people that do believe in them. I think it has more to do with coaching. :)
Payindews
01-12-2005, 10:24 PM
OH...I appreciate the posts too. I need something to keep me going until Aug. I look for your updates daily.
OH...I appreciate the posts too. I need something to keep me going until Aug. I look for your updates daily.
I don't believe in the rankings 100%. I do think they act as a "small" guide to follow though.
Payindews
01-12-2005, 10:31 PM
Yeah..I agree. They do help..because I will click on a four star player and check it out faster than I will a 3 or 2 star.
I like when they have the picture in the profile. I always think I can look at a player and see winner or loser in their eyes.
http://vmedia.rivals.com/IMAGES/PROSPECT/PHOTO/KERRYBONDS150.JPG
Bonds Commits To USC
DE Kerry Bonds (6-3 232) of Tallahassee made a commitment tonight to USC. Bonds picked the Gamecocks over Maryland and contacted his Gamecock recruiter Rick Stockstill with the news. He said there were three reasons for going with USC. "Playing time, the coaching staff and the players, I loved them all." Bonds actually played mostly offensive guard as a senior and had 20 decleat blocks on the season.
Update Clemson & USC Visit Lists
By Phil Kornblut
There have been several adjustments to the official visit lists for this weekend Clemson and USC. Here are the up to date lists for both. These lists are unofficial and subject to change.
USC Visits This Weekend
DB MYCHAL BELCHER 6-1 180 4.5 DORMAN SPARTANBURG SC
DB JEREMY WARE 6-0 185 4.4 LEHIGH FORT MYERS FL
DB JOSH WALKER 6-2 180 4.5 JEFFERSON TAMPA FL
DE NATHAN PEPPER 6-2 248 4.8 GREENVILLE GREENVILLE SC
DE JONATHAN HANNAH 6-5 250 4.7 SOUTH VIEW HOPE MILLS NC
LB MARVIN SAPP 6-1 210 4.56 SANDALWOOD JACKSONVILLE FL
LB DAMIEN WRIGHT 6-2 190 4.4 CRESTWOOD SUMTER SC
LB DAKOTA WALKER 6-4 225 4.6 OAKCREST MAYS LANDING NJ
OL JASON HILL 6-5 245 4.6 DOUGLASS ATLANTA GA
OL JARRIEL KING 6-7 270 5.0 NORTH CHARLESTON NORTH CHARLESTON SC
RB TAYLOR RANK 6-2 201 4.5 EVERGREEN VANCOUVER WA
TE SHEA MCKEEN 6-6 271 4.8 THE HUN SCHOOL PRINCETON NJ
WR O.J. MURDOCK 6-0 179 4.3 MIDDLETON TAMPA FL
WR CARLOS THOMAS 6-1 182 4.3 BANNEKER ATLANTA GA
WR FREDDIE BROWN 6-4 205 4.6 BYRNES DUNCAN SC
WR ERIC SLEDGE 6-4 195 4.4 APOPKA APOPKA FL
WR AARON BROWN 6-1 196 4.5 NORTHEAST ZACHERY LA
Brown Planning USC Visit
WR Aaron Brown (6-1 196) of Zachery, LA said Wednesday night he is planning on making his official visit to USC this weekend. Brown said he talked with USC recruiter Steve Spurrier Jr. a week and a half ago. "He told me he looks forward to seeing me there," Brown said. Brown added he's not yet received his plane tickets yet.
Changes On USC Visit List
According to his mother, RB Mike Ford (6-2 205) of Sarasota will not make his official visit to USC this weekend as scheduled. Ford's mother was not sure why the trip has been pushed back to the 28th. Also, according to a source, WR Julius McClellan (6-4 226) of Coahoama JC, MS is no longer being recruited by USC because of academic concerns. He was scheduled to visit this weekend but will not be brought in. And PK Ryan Succup (6-3 210) of Hickory, NC, who has been committed to USC, has moved his official visit back from this weekend to the 21st.
Mike Ford Link:
http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=29050
Belcher Firm With USC
By Phil Kornblut
DB Mychal Belcher (6-1 180) of Dorman remains solidly committed to USC. Belcher will make his official visit this weekend with his parents. He will not take any other visits. Belcher said USC plans to look at him primarily as a defensive back, but he might get a look at receiver and quarterback as well.
King & Family To Visit USC
By Phil Kornblut
OL Jarriel King (6-7 270) of North Charleston makes his first official visit this weekend when he travels to USC. He'll be joined by his mother and his stepfather on the trip. King will visit Clemson on the 21st. He does not have a favorite and plans to make his decision after his Clemson trip.
Kearney Looking At Three More Visits
By Phil Kornblut
LB Taveres Kearney (6-1 205) of Tucker, GA has scheduled an official visit to Ohio State for this weekend. He is also looking at possible visits to Georgia and Florida the next two weekends. He has visited USC. Kearney said he does not have a favorite. USC, Ohio State and Florida have offered. He's not sure if Georgia has offered.
Beebop
01-13-2005, 04:51 AM
Has there been any new word on Slick Shelley? I thought he was supposed to visit this weekend.
GTmorris1970
01-13-2005, 05:06 AM
Has there been any new word on Slick Shelley? I thought he was supposed to visit this weekend.
Carolina is no longer listed as one of his choices on rivals.com. I am not sure of the reason. I am sure we will find out soon. :) Acedemics maybe?
GTmorris1970
01-13-2005, 05:06 AM
Our recruit class for this year, from my count, has 11 of 16 recruits nationally ranked so far!!
Carolina is no longer listed as one of his choices on rivals.com. I am not sure of the reason. I am sure we will find out soon. :) Acedemics maybe?
Last I heard, Spurrier was backing off of Shelley for some reason... :)
Jordan
01-13-2005, 12:38 PM
So let me understand this...
Rivals has a "Top-100" players
Then they rank the players by their individual positions. Correct? :confused:
Yep, that's the way I've understood it to be.
They have a national top-100 "overall" ranking list (regardless of position).
However, when looking at a player's profile or a team's commit list, the number next to a player's name is their ranking for their individual position.
Yep, that's the way I've understood it to be.
They have a national top-100 "overall" ranking list (regardless of position).
However, when looking at a player's profile or a team's commit list, the number next to a player's name is their ranking for their individual position.
So the rankings that I'm using are legit I would assume. :)
USC Backs Off Two Prospects
USC has backed off two prospects it was recruiting due to academic concerns. The Gamecocks had made an offer to Tampa DB Josh Walker (6-2 180), but took that offer off the table due to academic concerns, according to Walker's father. As a result, Walker will not be making his scheduled visit to Columbia this weekend. Walker's father said that the DB was very disappointed that the offer was taken away because he planned on committing to the Gamecocks. USC was one of more than ten schools to have offered Walker. Some of Walker's other offers include Tennessee, Indiana, Maryland, Mississippi, N.C. State and most recently Pittsburgh. Walker's father said that Pittsburgh and Indiana are now the DB's leaders. He will visit the Panthers on January 29. The Hoosiers have told Walker that they would like him to visit, but no visit has been scheduled.
The Gamecocks put an offer to Coahoma JC WR Julius McClellan (6-4 226) on hold due to low grades, according to Coahoma coach Freeman Horton. Horton also said that many of the other schools which have offered McClellan have done the same. The WR had nearly 20 offers from around the country. Horton said that most interested schools are now taking a "wait and see approach" concerning McClellan's grades. McClellan visited Texas A&M on December 3, but since then has had visits with Alabama and Mississippi State cancelled. As far as McClellan's future goes, Horton said, "Everything will depend on whether his grades come up."
OrangeCrush
01-13-2005, 05:49 PM
Slick Shelly will be a Razorback. Tennessee is hosting this kid this weekend and the Vols would like to have him. That being said, I believe the Nutt will keep him in Arkansas. Even if this guy is a sign and place(prep school) and there is no word out there about that, he is a player that you want to wear your team's uniform.
Jordan
01-13-2005, 06:35 PM
So the rankings that I'm using are legit I would assume. :)
It's debatable over which rankings are better....
I respect either site (Scout.com or Rivals.com) for their rankings, both overall and by position. But rankings/stars are only one part of it, there's not a true way to tell how well a player is going to make the transition from HS to College. There's plenty of 3-star athletes that have proven to be much better collegiate players than some of the 4/5-star recruits that were recruited right beside them.
Ford Visit The 28th
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